The ruins of an unusually unaltered artillery fort, built by Henry VIII to guard the port of Rye. There are monthly guided walks round Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, including the castle. ...
Great Dixter, birthplace, home and passion of gardening writer the late Christopher Lloyd was built c1450 and boasts one of the largest surviving timber-framed halls in the country. Of particular note is the antique furniture and needlework collectio ...
Fine brick-fronted house with literary associations. The house dates from the early 18th century and is typical of the attractive town of Rye. This was the home of writer Henry James from 1898 to 1916, and later of authors E. F. Benson and Rumer Godd ...
Rye Castle Museum has two sites: the Ypres Tower and East Street -
The Ypres Tower is one of the oldest buildings in Rye, being built in 1249 as part of the town's defences. The Tower has had a chequered history and as you look round the inside y ...
The Rye Heritage Centre provides an ideal introduction to the town bringing together the story of Rye set within the famous Rye Town Model sound and light show. Historic Audio Walking Tours and Ghost Audio Tours are also available, together with a wo ...